This park is a great park to visit and walk the trails along the Chatahootchee River. I was able to see the row team out practicing during my walk. There are some parts that are paved and unpaved. It depends on your preference. I lean more towards flatter paved trails. read more

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This park is absolutely beautiful i love there is two playgrounds you can choose from and plenty of seating areas! They have alot of gazebos you can reserve ! Its right next to the river where there is a beautiful porch you can take pictures at! read more

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This is a great city park! It has it all. Great walking trails along the river (pictured). Historical reference points (pictured). Concerts on the green (pictured with future 2019 concerts). Lots of free parking (pictured). Volleyball courts. Bathrooms. Outdoor grilling areas. Splash area and playgrounds for the kids. Several of us went to concert Saturday night on the green. Really pleasant with several local food vendors (Spiced Right BBQ was my favorite). Concerts tend to be mellow and about two hours long. Normally during the week, we use it for walking and fitness training. The boardwalk was extended last year along the river, so if you make it all the way to the end and back here, it is about a six mile walk. Totally flat. For the more adventurous cross the street to Vickery Creek which has some more challenging hills (see separate reviews of Vickery Creek). All in all a winner. read more

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I had a wonderful time great place to workout and enjoy nature.. I had so much fun it's a great picnic area read more

Riverside Park - All play - Parks Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

Located off Roswell Rd and Riverside Dr near the heart of downtown Roswell, this park has it all! I fell in love with this park back in 2012 when I started taking my son here for playground visits. Then, got back into running, and this place became a staple for long runs and speed work. The heart of this park has it all! Ample parking, bathrooms, concessions (opened during peak hours), splash park, water fountains, two FUN playgrounds, covered grilling areas, stage set-up, trails (paved and unpaved), large grass area for multi sport, scenic river view, and other smaller parks nearby. The only downside, if you consider it one, is they don't have vending machines or multi sport fields. However, as far as taking the kids and cooler or running needs, you're all set! This park hosts a couple movies on the green, and concerts during periods of the year (advertised typically at the entrance) and also close to my favorite road race of the year, Run the River, every April. In fact, you'll encounter very flat terrain and also soft terrain to run on if you wish. It's next to impossible to get lost since everything is so close to the river. There is a boat loading ramp on the Azalea Dr side, along with a tube rental place, Nature Center and Atlanta Rowing Club. Other side, closer to 400 overpass, hosts Don White Memorial park (see my review on it) and a branch of the park with volleyball, separate bathrooms, a complete outdoor workout station (mainly easy to use outdoor gym equipment), and a large area to view the river. There are 1/4 mile markers on parts of the trail for measured speed work. The paved portions of the trails are fairly wide too, and there is plenty of shade on them! I really like that there are men/women bathrooms and also a couple private family bathrooms. Our main use of the park is for easy long run days. This is a must stop for family outings or runners/walkers who want to avoid hills. Check it out! read more

Riverside Park is, as its name suggest, right on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, right at the Roswell/Sandy Springs line. I discovered this wonderful place when looking for a safe place to jog, and I've spent a couple of days here every week for the last year. There's a paved jogging path (you'll find the occasional cyclist who forgets that they're supposed to stick to the bike lane a few feet away) that runs for about six miles from one end to the other, but you could certainly loop around and put together even bigger mileage without repeating your route. Many people also bring dogs and babies, so be mindful of that, but if you're just looking for a nice place to get in an easy run, this is level elevation and a well-shaded, lovely place for it. I always go during daylight hours, but I see plenty of joggers (male and female, in pairs and alone) while driving to work at about 6:45a.m. and it looks very safe then, too. There's a splash zone for kiddos, and a stage where the park hosts music events and outdoor movies during the warm summer months. There is no off-leash area for dogs, which is my one and only complaint. Overall I feel that it's a pretty (terrific views of the river with turtles the size of dinner plates) and well-maintained park, and in an entire year, I've only seen one busted car window. That's the kind of thing that can happen anywhere, so I won't hold it against Riverside - they have a pretty steady police presence. Just be mindful of taking your valuables with you and hiding anything that looks tempting to a would-be smash and grabber. read more

Riverside Park - Jogging trail has terrific views of the Chattahoochee River - Parks Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

Nice park for kids to play, with playgrounds, restrooms and open space to run around. This park does have a walking trail, however most of the boardwalk and paths are underwater as of 3/13/2022. (See pictures attached). Hopefully, once the river recedes the trail will be usable again. This park also connects to Don White Park. To get there take the side walk past the church. read more

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Riverside Park is a nice part with stuff for the whole family to do; biking, hiking, splashing, playing etc. The park is located right off Roswell Road on Riverside Drive. Plenty of parking in the main parking lot as well as the adjacent parking lot for overflow. The part has a few trails for walking, hiking, or bike riding. The trails offer a scenic view of the Chattahoochee River. The park also has several playgrounds for the kids as well as a "Splash Pad" for the kids at $2 a head. For great family fun on a budget Riverside Park makes the list. read more

This is where I begin and end 80% of my runs. It has great clean facilities and is the midway point on Roswell's 12 miles of riverside fitness trails which run along the Chattahoochee River. It's a beautiful area, relatively level, safe and clean. It's part of what makes Roswell a special place, in my opinion. read more

Riverside Park - Parks Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

This park was awesome! I didn't get a chance to explore the trails so much but came here for Memorial Day Weekend. There was a performer coming on stage and they were setting up a huge inflatable tent thing for that during the day. There were a ton of happy families here with picnics, kids, bbqs, etc. Seemed like a very well maintained park. We unfortunately only found a couple of little piers where we could view the Hooch but heard that there was a trail hugging the shore a little ways away. Next time, we'll have to explore that! read more

Riverside Park - The hooch. - Parks Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

A wonderful place to watch and look at the river. You can often get some fantastic pictures around sunset. I have seen all kinds of wildlife here. The trail is nice for walking my dog or riding your bike. You will see all types or people here which is part of its draw. It's a shame so many people litter here. The river is full of mostly recyclable materials. I will definitely keep coming back here. read more

Riverside Park - Right by the bridge - Parks Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

This is a cute water park/playground. The water squirts from the ground and it surrounded by a gate, which I really like. I have no idea how much they charge as we were there for a party. They do have shaded areas for sitting which was great for the parents. The bathrooms were clean too. I used Google Maps from Decatur and it took me up 400 and around in a big circle. You are better off taking Roswell Road up towards this park. read more

This is a nice park with a splash pad for kids. There's a small fee for the splash pad but worth it.

Came here for an employee picnic and it was a great location to offer a variety of outdoor activities on the river. They are great volleyball courts, outdoor gym stations, and great jogging trail as well. Great place to bring the family. read more

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I enjoy this park a lot. It's big and well maintained, and there are great trails, picnic spots, and a fun little boardwalk that cuts through the nature. It's a great place for a walk or a run, and there are fun little spots by the water where you can feed ducks. I never feel unsafe here. There's a little waterpark for kids, so everyone gets a little bit of something! read more

Today, 23 February 2012 the weather is incredible and I am blowing out of here to hit the park for a run! The only hard part is deciding which direction to go. This is a clean well maintained park with trails, grills, picnic facilities, a playground, and, in season, a water feature. Stop by here and you will see happy people- kids screaming in glee, runners, bikers, family reunions, and lovers picnicking. Roswell Park Police are constantly patrolling the area insuring a safe environment for everyone. Sweet! Roswell Parks and Recreation are awesome for their planning and maintenance of this park. We love living nearby. read more

OH BUT THE PEOPLE WERE GREAT!! This park is perfect for outdoor summer concerts due to its sheer size and ginormous stage. Also, the play areas for children are thoughtfully located to the far left and right of the stage while the bathrooms are centrally located right up front. Tonight was our first time visiting Riverside park. While we do attend concerts on the regular, we are accustomed to a park that has luscious grass, meticulously manicured lawns, beautifully landscaped areas, integrated seating and beautiful mature trees that provide ample shade. This park is just the opposite so our general comfort was slightly compromised. Yes, we're spoiled! Tonight's musical act was just waaay too mellow for us. We are accustomed to a rowdy good time with great audience participation, (regardless of the genre). Tonight's audience was very chatty and seemed more interested in socializing than listening to the music. Since this was my first visit, I could not tell if this was related to the mellow music or the dynamic of the crowd. This group played their own unfamiliar music, so I found it difficult to connect with the music. The female vocalist shared an interesting story about a song she had written and then proceeded to sing the song. My husband and I could not understand a word that she sang so we lost the entire point of the song. Overall, I just felt that the music was too loud and overshadowed the voices which could have been avoided if the sound system had been properly adjusted. We decided to leave during the break and we were really taken aback by the people around us who were concerned that we were leaving. I felt like a dinner guest abruptly leaving before dessert. We explained the situation to them and they were very understanding and it's always nice to have people appreciate your presence. I actually look forward to seeing a couple of them in my neck of the woods in the next week. Despite the concert, the evening ended on a good note and we were able to avoid the crazy traffic by leaving early. read more

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Hidden Gem! Awesome park located near Chattahoochee Nature Center. Beat the heat with their splash pad! $2.00 per person entering, purchase of wrist band required. read more

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I like to have group don t want to socialize them at this park there's always lots of activity and its very safe here. Dogs need to stay on their leash because there is no dog park but plenty of space and it's on the river read more

Riverside Park - Parks Near Me - Roswell, Georgia

I really love this park. It's a great spot for runners, walkers, and bikers alike. When I am doing my long runs, it's the perfect spot to knock it out with a relatively flat course, clean bathrooms, and water fountains. There are lots of people there, so I feel safe, too. Where I park, there's one way you can go and run on softer surface and the other way is road. It's fairly shaded too, and that's a huge bonus for summer running. My friend and I have been meeting there a lot since she lives close and it's been a great way to get my run done with a partner. I only wish it were closer to my house! read more

Our kids (3 & 5) love this playground! 3 different playgrounds to choose from, large grassy area, sprayground (in the summer months), river access to feed the ducks, and clean bathrooms. What more can you ask for! read more

When spending time at a park I have a list of needs and Riverside park fulfills all of them. The playground has lots of different apparatuses to play on for all ages. The have paved circles for razors and bikes. You can walk to the Chattahoochee river and feed the ducks. Large grassy areas for Frisbee and throwing a ball. Shaded picnic tables and miles of paved walks for running, biking and walking, mostly very flat. read more

Splash park is awesome for the kiddos.... enclosed and monitored at the only entrance. Just wish there was more seating.... need to bring your own chairs or sit on a towel on the ground. Lots of shaded area. There are multiple playgrounds and lots of great running trails along the river. read more

I had been here briefly before, but never jogged here until this evening. I met a jogging group there and we did a five-miler. The jog was good, we went on various terrains (asphalt, cement, dirt, wood bridge). We didn't go on the trails because of the heavy rains today, just stuck to the paths. But, it was a nice run anyway and the park area looked nice. Great spot for a picnic one day! read more

This is a very nice enjoyable area where my wife and I enjoy long walks together. The scenery is nice, there is a place for the kids to play and you can go canoeing nearby.Glad we found this area !!!! read more

Great place to go for a run, hang out or even take your small kids to have fun at the Sprayground!

Great place to meet..play....be alone.... kerp it up Roswell you know how to keep us on top.

Great park with clean facilities! Great for just some time alone or for a great afternoon with the family. There are two playgrounds to play on, a splash and play garden and a couple of grills! Excellent place to get some exercise as well! read more